# Photo Timer Camera vs Parallel Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Timer Camera at 81% against Parallel Camera's 33%. Photo Timer Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Timer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer Camera has 402 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Photo Timer Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of Parallel Camera's.

Photo Timer Camera ships an update every 10 days, Parallel Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer Camera | Parallel Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-camera-lenspal/id1643185715/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **402** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playorium LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520367352) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Timer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-camera-lenspal/id1643185715)

Become your own photographer with this app that transforms your phone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set your device up, choose your shot count, and let the app automatically capture numerous professional-looking photos while you pose. Perfect for solo travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting great self-portraits.

**Highlights:** Automated burst photo sessions, Adjustable smart delay timer, Customizable interval control, Built-in gallery for selection, Portrait mode with background blur, High-resolution 48MP capture, Hands-free video recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent timer settings for selfies
- 🚀 Fast photoshoot feature for quick snaps
- 💡 Supports raw photos
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Makes selfies fun and convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible photo quality upon saving
- 😞 Cannot use saved content due to quality loss

**Reported bugs**

- Photo quality degrades when saved to album

**Requested features**

- Improve photo saving quality


### Parallel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611)

Record videos and take photos simultaneously using your device's front and rear cameras. Choose from various split-screen or picture-in-picture layouts, customize borders, and select resolutions up to 4K.

**Highlights:** Dual camera photo and video recording, Split-screen and picture-in-picture views, Customizable border colors and shapes, Selectable resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K), Adjustable frame rates (24, 30, 60 fps), Front screen flash and regular flash control, Grid overlay for precise framing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoSelfie premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GoSelfie 3 months premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer Camera free?

Photo Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parallel Camera free?

Parallel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer Camera or Parallel Camera?

Photo Timer Camera is rated higher. Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Parallel Camera averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Photo Timer Camera or Parallel Camera have ads?

Parallel Camera shows ads; Photo Timer Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Timer Camera or Parallel Camera?

Photo Timer Camera ships an update every 10 days, and Parallel Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Timer Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Parallel Camera on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*